Rebuilding communities: A home and livlihood initiative for forcibly displaced Armenians from Artsakh

On September 19, 2023 azerbaijan launched an attack against the Armenians of Artsakh.
The 150,000 Armenian inhabitants of Artsakh had already been under an azerbaijani blockade for 9 months.

Cut off from electricity, gas, food, water, and medicine, the azerbaijani bombings and attacks forced the Armenians of Artsakh out of their ancestral homes.

Over 150,000 Armenians have been forcibly displaced.

NO ARMENIANS LIVE IN ARTSAKH TODAY

Lorik Fund is providing permanent homes in Armenia
to families from Artsakh.

10 Families have already received homes
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Housing
Families will be offered the opportunity to receive homes free of charge, enabling them to enjoy all the rights and privileges of homeownership, except for the option to sell or rent out the property.

Lorik Fund acquires the home, completes any necessary renovations, and provides essential furniture and appliances. A contract is established between the non profit and the beneficiary, stipulating that the home must remain the family's primary residence and cannot be sold or rented out.

After ten years the home will be signed over to the family.

Ten family have already received homes.
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Average cost per family is $25,000
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Livestock, Tools, Training
Livestock Assistance: Families with experience in animal husbandry will be supported in acquiring livestock, providing them a sustainable source of income and food security.

Tools & Training: Displaced individuals skilled in trades such as mechanics, carpenters, tailors etc. will be provided with essential tools and resources to rebuild their livelihoods, empowering them to support themselves and contribute to their communities.
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Green Energy
Solar water heaters will be installed. This not only reduces energy costs but also contributes to energy independence. Past projects in Artsakh have successfully installed 50 solar water heaters for larger families, with the cost ranging from $800 to $1150 depending on the units size.
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Village Relocation & Fallen Soldiers
The project will involve the purchase of properties in existing villages where scalability is feasible, with an average budget of $25,000 per home. This approach ensures that families can stay with their community, support each other, and not lose their culture and traditions.

To date, 10 families have been provided a homes. Three of these homes were allocated to families that lost a loved one in last year's war. Four homes are located in the same village, while the remaining are in close proximity.